agape
Example Sentences
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Dutch travelers have stood, mouths agape, before the treasures at Buc-ee’s gas stations, while German fans embrace the American rite of the 1 a.m.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
There I was, learning about the end of this particular chapter of democracy while trying on jorts 50 percent off at a Gap Outlet, my mouth agape at the not-surprising but still-shocking news.
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2024
Rafael Nadal, left arm across his chest, feet levitating above the court and mouth agape, has just walloped a trademark forehand winner.
From BBC ● May 24, 2024
In one thread, a man fails to contain his awe at the power of nuclear energy, and ultimately finds himself split into dozens of clones, staring, mouth agape, on another plane of existence.
From New York Times ● Jan. 4, 2024
In the darkness, how to move?—with death’s ten thousand jaws agape, and waiting in the darkness.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
Vocabulary lists containing agape
"The Crucible" -- Vocabulary from all 4 Acts
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Beowulf: A New Telling
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"The Crucible" -- Vocabulary from Act 3
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